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Defining Liberty
Freedom · US Constitution · Captions
About This Video
The Framers wrote the Constitution to protect the liberty of American citizens. But what exactly did “liberty” mean to them? More importantly, what should it mean to you? Eugene Volokh, professor of constitutional law at UCLA, explores this important issue.
Standards Met in Ohio
- 8.GO.22Grades 8thThe U.S. Constitution established a federal republic, providing a framework for a national government with elected representatives, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
- AMG.9-12.14.lp.dGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSelf-advocate for own rights.
- AMG.9-12.5.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain basic principles of government in the United States (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism).
- AMH.9-12.5.lp.dGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSelf-advocate for own rights.
- AMH.9-12.7.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain why the Bill of Rights was written.
- AMH.9-12.7.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify a right provided by the Bill of Rights.
- CWI.9-12.8.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify rights students have in school/family/ community.
- MWH.9-12.6cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one of the Rights of Man.